Definition of ex gratia in English:
ex gratia
adjective & adverb ɛks ˈɡreɪʃəɛks ˈɡreɪʃ(i)ə
(with reference to payment) done from a sense of moral obligation rather than because of any legal requirement.
as adjective an ex gratia payment
Example sentencesExamples
- The share purchases, ex-gratia payment and pension contributions were funded through a €31.2m loan.
- Cases where ex gratia compensation is paid on grounds other than serious default or complete exoneration will be very rare.
- Except for the victims of riots in 1984, all payment of compensation to sufferers of riots has been ex gratia.
Origin
Latin, literally 'from favour', from ex 'from' and gratia (see grace).
Rhymes
acacia, Asia, Croatia, Dalmatia, geisha
Definition of ex gratia in US English:
ex gratia
adjective & adverbeks ˈɡrāSH(ē)əɛks ˈɡreɪʃ(i)ə
(especially with reference to the paying of money) done from a sense of moral obligation rather than because of any legal requirement.
as adjective an ex gratia payment
Example sentencesExamples
- Except for the victims of riots in 1984, all payment of compensation to sufferers of riots has been ex gratia.
- The share purchases, ex-gratia payment and pension contributions were funded through a €31.2m loan.
- Cases where ex gratia compensation is paid on grounds other than serious default or complete exoneration will be very rare.
Origin
Latin, literally ‘from favor’, from ex ‘from’ and gratia (see grace).